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Chowan University Selects Aruba for New Campus-Wide Wireless Network

University Selects a Feature-Rich, Secure Network That Can Be Deployed Today and Scale Over Time to Accommodate Future Requirements

SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - November 29, 2007) - Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN), a global
leader in user-centric networks and secure mobility solutions, today
announced that Chowan University has selected Aruba's adaptive wireless LAN
and user-centric networks for its 300 acre Murfreesboro, North Carolina
campus. Founded in 1848 by North Carolina Baptists and named to honor the
Native American Algonquin Chowanook tribe, the university supports
approximately 1,000 students and features a campus-wide fiber optic
network. Following an extensive review of available wireless LAN suppliers,
Aruba was selected for the new campus wireless network on the basis of its
high performance adaptive wireless LAN technology, comprehensive firewall
and wireless intrusion detection capabilities, and life-cycle cost
advantage.

"Chowan is one of the fastest growing universities in North Carolina, and
it was essential that the solution we purchased be able to grow over time
without forklift upgrades," said Jay Howell, Chowan University's Executive
Director of Information Technology. "Before selecting Aruba we considered
a wide range of available products and architectures, and it was the
security, ease-of-use, and scalability of Aruba's user-centric network that
clinched the deal. The network we're deploying includes features typical of
those used by the largest university and enterprise customers, but fits
within a budget consistent with a campus of our size. Our first deployment
phase includes 128 wireless access points, including outdoor radios to
cover our athletic fields, and Aruba's new MMC-6000 Multi-Service Mobility
Controller, which features a field-upgradable design and centralized
architecture to simplify system deployment and maintenance. Over time we
can add additional indoor and outdoor access points, as well as new
features such as remote access for faculty and administrators, without
sacrificing our initial investment."

Aruba's user-centric networks securely deliver the enterprise network to
users by integrating adaptive WLANs, identity-based security, and
application continuity services into a cohesive, high-performance system.
By associating security policies with users, instead of ports or hardware,
policies can be enforced independently of how or where a user accesses the
network. This unique follow-me security capability provides unprecedented
mobility for users while ensuring that security is always enforced.

"Chowan University is typical of many small to mid-sized institutions that
want to deploy pervasive wireless networks with a rich suite of features
and uncompromising security," said Keerti Melkote, Aruba's co-founder and
head of products and partnerships. "Aruba offers a range of modular,
scalable Multi-Service Mobility Controllers -- including our new 80Mbps
MMC-6000 for large deployments and MMC-3000 series controllers for small to
mid-tier applications -- to meet these needs within virtually any budget
range while providing a growth path to meet tomorrow's requirements. We are
very pleased to welcome Chowan to our fast-growing list of educational
customers, and look forward to working with them as they deploy and grow
their network over the coming years."

About Aruba Networks, Inc.

Aruba securely delivers the enterprise network to users, wherever they work
or roam, with user-centric networks that significantly expand the reach of
traditional port-centric networks. User-centric networks integrate adaptive
WLANs, identity-based security, and application continuity services into a
cohesive, high-performance system that can be easily deployed as an overlay
on top of existing network infrastructure. Adaptive WLANs deliver
high-performance, follow-me connectivity so users are always within reach
of mission-critical information. Identity-based security associates access
policies with users, not ports, to enable follow-me security that is
enforced regardless of access method or location. Application continuity
services enable follow-me applications that can be seamlessly accessed
across WLAN and cellular networks. The cost, convenience, and security
benefits of user-centric networks are fundamentally changing how and where
we work. Listed on the NASDAQ and Russell 2000® Index, Aruba is based in
Sunnyvale, California, and has operations throughout the Americas, Europe,
Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions. To learn more, visit
http://www.arubanetworks.com.